Debt Collection & Settlement

Almost 30 million Americans are currently being pursued by debt collectors, usually for amounts around $1,500. Debt settlement companies promise debt relief to financially-stressed families with claims that they can settle debts for less than the amounts owed. But these programs can be expensive and are often not successful, leaving the consumer in a worse financial position than when they started.

CRL's work grows directly from our affiliation with Self-Help Credit Union, our founder and one of the nation's largest nonprofit community development lenders. For over 30 years, Self-Help has worked to create ownership and economic opportunity in underserved communities through responsible loans and financial services.